The Sparkle Way – What are the rules of your business game?
What are the rules of your business game? How do you put your vision, mission, and culture into action in your business?
The pros and cons of entering into the world of franchising
Cathryn Hayes provides a frank assessment of what it takes to succeed as a franchisee.
‘Stress test’ for companies seeking to franchise their businesses
Established multi-franchisor Nigel Toplis outlines his ‘ten commandments’ for turning a business into a successful franchise.
Buyers are back, it’s time to invest in a Franchise
After weeks of lockdown, the shops and pubs are opening up and customers are encouraged to get back to them and spend their money.
Going out is the new staying in
During lockdown, online ordering skyrocketed. The high street, which was struggling before the Pandemic, plus any other business which welcomes people through its doors, now needs to work harder than ever before to re-engage with its customer base.
Thinking of switching to a life as a franchisee?
Enquiries into life as a franchisee are on the rise with many entrepreneurs ditching the idea of starting up a business in favour of teaming up with an established brand.
If I knew then what I know now
As Poppies celebrates the 40th anniversary of opening the first office, the whole network, myself included, get to look back on our time in our domestic cleaning businesses.
11 points to consider when deciding whether to invest in a franchise
The Creation Station surveyed one hundred of their own franchise partners to discover what advice they would give to those who are keen to invest in a franchise business.
Community matters
‘Remote working’, ‘home-based’, ‘working from the kitchen table’ – these are phrases we’ve all heard frequently over recent months
Diversify your business post-pandemic
After months of closed doors due to Covid19, the hospitality sector is finally coming back to life. Now the sector needs to consider new revenue streams to remain viable and future proof against further potential restrictions.
